Chinese leaders join political advisory discussions, calling for concerted efforts to combat crisis

Top legislator Wu Bangguo called on members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to play an exemplary role and contribute wisdom and strength to the national development during his discussion with a group of advisors from the CPC.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (front L), meets with members  of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's  Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from the circles  of economy and agriculture during the joint panel discussion  in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2009.(Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress, pinpointed the importance of investigation and research on issues concerning people's livelihood in a bid to "fully reflect the real social situations and the public opinions."

He asked the CPPCC members to make efforts to promote the building of a harmonious society.